Gloria Ann Percival age 79 of "The Cloisters" in Deland passed away on Wednesday September 14 2011. A graveside service in her honor will be held on Friday September 23 10:00 AM at Deland Memorial Gardens 600 Beresford Ave. Deland. Gloria was born in Newark New Jersey to Harry and Grace Sykes she dedicated her life as a wife mother and grandmother. She was a graceful gentle woman wonderful cook devoted Catholic who enjoyed shopping. She is survived by her beloved husband of almost 60 years; Thomas Percival Sr. her children: Thomas (Deborah) Percival Jr. Steve (Cathy) Percival Patricia Cauduro and Mike (Song-Hwa) Percival a brother Donald a sister Patsy five grandchildren and one great granddaughter.Arrangements are under the careful direction of Lohman Funeral Home